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About 200,000 COVID-19 rebate cheques are being sent to Canada Post this week, Manitoba Public Insurance announced today. In total, 680,000 cheques will be issued in coming weeks, for a total rebate amount of $312 million. It’s expected all cheques will be mailed by mid-February. “The pandemic has negatively impacted many Manitobans personal finances, but… February 2, 2022

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release From September of 2021 until January 2022, members of the Brandon Police Service Major Crime Section, Crime Suppression Unit and General Patrol have been investigating those responsible for a large portion of the commercial and residential property offences (break and enters / thefts) in Brandon and the surrounding communities. … February 1, 2022

Source: BPS News Release On Saturday afternoon, members of the Organized Crime Section assisted by the Patrol Section executed a search warrant at a residence on Willowdale Crs.  Two people were stopped in a vehicle in the 2200 block of Park Ave in relation to the investigation and arrested.  One of the men, a 21… January 30, 2022

– After two days of budget deliberations, Brandon City Council has approved a $225 million-dollar budget, representing a municipal tax increase of 1.92% for 2022. Council debated several amendments with all areas of municipal spending being carefully considered for either augmented financial support or spending reductions. Council was also able to initiate numerous enhancements to… January 29, 2022

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release) On January 27, 2022, police responded to a report of a disturbance in a business in the 000 block of 9th street at noon.  Investigation revealed that a 30-year-old female sprayed another individual with bear mace and fled.  The victim was treated by BFES.  Police located and arrested the suspect… January 28, 2022